Griot's Random Orbital (DA) - $80

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Old 07-30-2009, 07:35 PM
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Griot's Random Orbital (DA) - $80

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The Original Griot's Garage Random Orbital 6 inch Polisher
Regularly $129.99. Sale $79.99.

http://www.autogeek.net/members-only.html
 
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Old 07-31-2009, 08:11 AM
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Good post
 
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Old 08-01-2009, 02:15 PM
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If I were going to spend that kind of money I'd spend a bit more and get a DA. Orbitals are useless for anything except applying wax. If that's all you want one for, get a Harbor Freight cheapie.

http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=43424
 
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Old 08-01-2009, 04:58 PM
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From what I understand, it's more or less a copy of a G110, or something of the sort.

Granted, to me (I know it's not how a lot see it), anything without forced rotation is a RO.
 
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If it's a copy of a G110, then it's a DA, not a RO, and that's a good price.
 
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Old 08-02-2009, 12:08 PM
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Originally Posted by glc
If I were going to spend that kind of money I'd spend a bit more and get a DA. Orbitals are useless for anything except applying wax. If that's all you want one for, get a Harbor Freight cheapie.
Please see the subject line.

"By following the detailed instructions that are included or watching the process with our Machine Polishing DVD, you can polish and wax your car quickly and safely. The random orbital (dual action) motion of the polisher prevents excessive heat and swirl marks. The results will astound you."
 
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Old 08-02-2009, 08:43 PM
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Try the Porter Cable 7424XP. $109.00 will get you a much better investment in a detailing polisher. The next step up would be a Flex XC3401VRG, or a Cyclo, but they're both closer to $300.

http://www.coastaltool.com/a/port/7424xp_car_buffer.htm
 
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Old 08-03-2009, 12:23 PM
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I have a rotary and a Cyclo and I love them both. I'd like to try the new Griot's unit that has just came out in June.
 
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Originally Posted by Damon@tirerack
I have a rotary and a Cyclo and I love them both. I'd like to try the new Griot's unit that has just came out in June.
I thought I would re-visit this to tell you guys I tried the new 850 watt DA sampler model we have floating around and liked it so much I bought one. So much in fact I rarely use my rotary anymore. This thing is a beast and has just as much torque as a rotary without the worry of damage. Definitely worth the money:

http://www.tirerack.com/a.jsp?a=BH1&...ail.jsp?ID=157
 

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Originally Posted by Damon@tirerack
I thought I would re-visit this to tell you guys I tried the new 850 watt DA sampler model we have floating around and liked it so much I bought one. So much in fact I rarely use my rotary anymore. This thing is a beast and has just as much torque as a rotary without the worry of damage. Definitely worth the money:

http://www.tirerack.com/a.jsp?a=BH1&...ail.jsp?ID=157
What are the rpm`s on this machine. I have the pc7424 and love it but I tried the pc7424xp and didnt like it as much. Im not saying its bad just the original is more comfertable to use for me.
 
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Looks like a good price... I saw your result on the mini and was blown away. I want to get a DA in a few months... any more feedback Damon?
 
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I have a Flex and love the results. Have used it to take out scratches as well as apply wax to get a mirror finish. I have a milwaukee rotary and it wastes a lot of polish by throwing it everywhere. The flex is a hybrid of a DA/rotary. The head is forced to spin along with the DA action. It a well made tool. Dam germans at it again.
 


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